LILO Problems
I recently aptitude installed linux kernel image 2.6.0-test4-1-386. However, LILO will not run without error. debian-rti:/# lilo Warning: '/proc/partitions' does not match '/dev' directory structure. Name change: '/dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/disc' - '/dev/hda' The kernel was compiled with DEVFS_FS, but 'devfs=mount' was omitted as a kernel command-line boot parameter; hence, the '/dev' directory structure does not reflect DEVFS_FS device names. Added Linux-old Added Linux-stable * Fatal: Kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.0-test4 is too big Can anyone offer suggestions as to how to successfully install 2.6.0? I've never heard of a 'kernel too big' error. I've even tried using the KDE LILO control-panel module to no avail. -- Comments are appreciated, Bob
Re: LILO Problems
Sorry, but isn't this really a little OT here? David On Thursday 11 September 2003 01:38, Robert Tilley wrote: I recently aptitude installed linux kernel image 2.6.0-test4-1-386. However, LILO will not run without error. debian-rti:/# lilo Warning: '/proc/partitions' does not match '/dev' directory structure. Name change: '/dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/disc' - '/dev/hda' The kernel was compiled with DEVFS_FS, but 'devfs=mount' was omitted as a kernel command-line boot parameter; hence, the '/dev' directory structure does not reflect DEVFS_FS device names. Added Linux-old Added Linux-stable * Fatal: Kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.0-test4 is too big Can anyone offer suggestions as to how to successfully install 2.6.0? I've never heard of a 'kernel too big' error. I've even tried using the KDE LILO control-panel module to no avail. -- Comments are appreciated, Bob
Re: LILO Problems
On Thursday 11 Sep 2003 1:38 am, Robert Tilley wrote: I recently aptitude installed linux kernel image 2.6.0-test4-1-386. However, LILO will not run without error. debian-rti:/# lilo Warning: '/proc/partitions' does not match '/dev' directory structure. Name change: '/dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/disc' - '/dev/hda' The kernel was compiled with DEVFS_FS, but 'devfs=mount' was omitted as a kernel command-line boot parameter; hence, the '/dev' directory structure does not reflect DEVFS_FS device names. Added Linux-old Added Linux-stable * Fatal: Kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.0-test4 is too big Can anyone offer suggestions as to how to successfully install 2.6.0? I've never heard of a 'kernel too big' error. I've even tried using the KDE LILO control-panel module to no avail. -- Comments are appreciated, Bob hi, Your first problem is that you are trying to use devfs. this is replacement for the /dev system. You need to try the commands lilo is suggesting otherwise your kernel will not be able to find your / partion. (i think). Your other problem is that early versions of lilo do not support large kernels. what version of lilo (and debian) are you running? you could also try building it yourself. this might well fix both problems. pete -- Someone esle can help you better than I can. Every time I think that perhaps we are an advanced race, I turn around and read ramblings on Slashdot, and realize I was wrong.
Re: LILO Problems
On 10.Sep 2003 - 20:38:27, Robert Tilley wrote: I recently aptitude installed linux kernel image 2.6.0-test4-1-386. However, LILO will not run without error. test2 worked. debian-rti:/# lilo Warning: '/proc/partitions' does not match '/dev' directory structure. Name change: '/dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/disc' - '/dev/hda' The kernel was compiled with DEVFS_FS, but 'devfs=mount' was omitted as a kernel command-line boot parameter; hence, the '/dev' directory structure does not reflect DEVFS_FS device names. And you're sure that your devfs is configured correctly? AFAIK devfs is not very useful, but can produce many problems. Added Linux-old Added Linux-stable * Fatal: Kernel /vmlinuz-2.6.0-test4 is too big Can anyone offer suggestions as to how to successfully install 2.6.0? I've never heard of a 'kernel too big' error. I've even tried using the KDE LILO control-panel module to no avail. What does man lilo say about this, and what /usr/share/lilo? Looks like the image is not correct, this is a reason for a bug report I think. BTW: That is completely off-topic here, as this is a debian-kde list. -- You will be held hostage by a radical group.
Re: LILO Problems
sinp debian-rti:/# lilo Warning: '/proc/partitions' does not match '/dev' directory structure. Name change: '/dev/ide/host0/bus0/target0/lun0/disc' - '/dev/hda' The kernel was compiled with DEVFS_FS, but 'devfs=mount' was omitted as a kernel command-line boot parameter; hence, the '/dev' directory structure does not reflect DEVFS_FS device names. sinp /dev is supposted to be worthwhile if you use usb or firewire but the old system is just fine for any thing else. pete oh, this is OT -- Someone esle can help you better than I can. Every time I think that perhaps we are an advanced race, I turn around and read ramblings on Slashdot, and realize I was wrong.
Re: LILO Problems
On Thu, Sep 11, 2003 at 02:05:26AM +0100, Peter Nuttall wrote: /dev is supposted to be worthwhile if you use usb or firewire but the old system is just fine for any thing else. afaik devfs has been officially deprecated the replacement for it is called udev[0]. Chris [0] - http://www.ussg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/0307.3/0495.html
Re: LILO Problems
On Thu, 11 Sep 2003 10:46, Peter Nuttall wrote: Your first problem is that you are trying to use devfs. this is replacement for the /dev system. You need to try the commands lilo is suggesting otherwise your kernel will not be able to find your / partion. (i think). You are not compelled to append devfs=mount for a devfs kernel, you can compile a kernel with that enabled by default. -- http://www.coker.com.au/selinux/ My NSA Security Enhanced Linux packages http://www.coker.com.au/bonnie++/ Bonnie++ hard drive benchmark http://www.coker.com.au/postal/Postal SMTP/POP benchmark http://www.coker.com.au/~russell/ My home page
